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The Clue
Refuse to hand over (8 letter answer)
The Answer
WITHHOLD
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Notes
The answer WITHHOLD is so rare that it appears less than once every 2500 puzzles.
Definition
WITHHOLD as a verb:
1. (withhold, keep back) = hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
2. (withhold, deduct, recoup) = retain and refrain from disbursing; of payments; "My employer is withholding taxes"